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Weeks of Welcome

Stetson University’s Weeks of Welcome programming is a dynamic part of the orientation experience, designed to help new students transition smoothly into college life. Join us for engaging activities, social events, and experiences aimed at building connections within the Stetson community.

Summer orientation team welcoming students

WEEK 1 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Saturday, 8/15:  Glow Games - 8:00 p.m. at Rinker Fieldhouse
  • Sunday,  8/16:  Bingo Bonanza - 8:30 p.m. at Commons
  • Monday, 8/17:  Hollis Center Takeover - 8:30 p.m. at Hollis Center
  • Tuesday, 8/18:  Pass Through the Gates - 8:00 p.m. at Lee Chapel
  • Wednesday, 8/19:  Convocation - 11 a.m. at Edmunds Center
  • Thursday, 8/20:  Foam Party - 4:30 p.m. at Libby Lawn

Week 1 Complete Schedule  

Summer orientation team welcoming students

WEEK 2 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Tuesday, 8/25: Dean of Students Office Hours w/ Ice Cream - 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. at CUB Rocking Chairs
  • Wednesday, 8/26: Involvement Fair - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. at Stetson Room and Lee's Garage
  • Wednesday, 8/26: Things We Don’t Talk About at Dinner: The United States at 250 Years: 5:30 p.m. at Lee’s Garage
  • Thursday, 8/27: Casino Night - 6 p.m. at Lee's Garage
  • Friday, 8/28: HatterChella - 6 p.m. at Stetson Green

 Week 2 Complete Schedule

FOCUS Leaders welcoming new students

 WEEK 3 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Monday, 8/31:  Ask Big Questions:  What is a Good Life? - 5:30 p.m. @ Lee's Garage
  • Thursday, 9/3:  Global Citizenship Fair - 11:30 a.m. @ Palm Court Courtyard
  • Saturday, 9/5:  Football vs. Webber International - 11 a.m. @ Spec Martin Stadium
  • Sunday, 9/6:  Women's Soccer vs. South Florida - 6 p.m. @ Athletic Training Center

Week 3 Complete Schedule

 

Transfer students at FOCUS 2023

WEEK 4 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Tuesday, 9/8:  Ice Cream Making Class w/ Hatter Productions - 5 - 7 p.m. @ Libby Lawn
  • Wednesday, 9/10:  WISE Up Wednesday - 5:30 p.m. @ Cross Cultural Center
  • Thursday, 9/11:  Student Employment Job Fair - 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. @ Stetson Room
  • Saturday, 9/12:  Men's Soccer vs. West Florida - 7 p.m. @ Athletic Training Center
  • Sunday, 9/13:  Trivia with Student Development and Campus Vibrancy - 6 p.m. @ Lee's Garage

Week 4 Complete Schedule

 

Students participating in FSEM

WEEK 5 HIGHLIGHTS

  • All Week - Fraternity and Sorority Recruitment
  • Tuesday, 9/15:  Rock For Democracy Concert:  6 p.m. @ Libby Lawn
  • Thursday, 9/17: The Constitution in 2026: The Constitution in 2026: Why It Still Matters - And Why We Continue to Disagree About It -  6 p.m. @ Stetson Room
  • Thursday, 9/17: Uncouth Hour w/ Hatter Network - 9:30 p.m. @ Lee’s Garage

Week 5 Complete Schedule

students gathering accross the CUB

WEEK 6 HIGHLIGHTS

  • Week 6 Complete Schedule and Highlights Coming Soon